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Hill-Rom Braun ThermoScan PRO 6000 Ear Thermometer User manual

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Mem
C / F
PRO 6000 Ear thermometer
Service documentation
This product is manufactured licensed to the ‘Braun’ trademark.
‘Braun’ is a registered trademark of Braun GmbH, Kronberg, Germany.
ThermoScan is a registered trademark of Helen of Troy Limited and its affiliates.
DIR 80025112 SEPTEMBER 2019 PRO 6000
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1.0 Scope
The purpose of this document is to provide the necessary information to check the accuracy of the Braun
ThermoScan® PRO 6000 Ear thermometer. The document will be used to standardize the procedure of
checking the thermometer accuracy.
2.0 Technicalspecications
Displayed temperature range: 20-42.2°C (68-108°F)
Operating ambient temperature range: 10-40°C (50-104°F)
Display resolution: 0.1°C or °F
Accuracy for displayed temperature range:
With probe cover:
±0.2°C (±0.4°F) (35.0-42°C) (95-107.6°F)
±0.3°C (±0.5°F) (outside this temperature range)
Without probe cover:
±0.1°C (0.2°F) (35.0-42°C) (95-107.6°F)
±0.2°C (±0.4°F) (outside this temperature range)
Clinical bias: 0.09 °C (0.16 °F)
Limits of agreement; 0.58 °C (1.0 °F)
Clinical repeatability: 0.19 °C (0.34 °F) (Calculated per ASTM E:1965)
Reference body site: Oral
Measuring site: Ear
Warm up time: initial start-up time: 3-4 seconds
Measurement time: 2-3 seconds
Automatic power down: 10 seconds
Battery life: 6 months/1000 measurements
Battery type: 2*MN 1500 or 1.5V AA (LR6)
Thermometer dimension: 6”x1.7”x1.3” (152mm x 44mm x 33mm)
Thermometer weight: 3.6 oz (100g) without batteries
Longtermstorageranges
Storage temperature: -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F)
Storage humidity: 0 to 85% RH non-condensing
Shock: withstands drops of 1 meter (3 feet)
Pressure: 700-1060hPA (0.7-1.06 atm)
  Thethermometerisspeciedtooperateat0.7-1.06
atmospheric pressure.
2.1Serialnumberencoding
Serialnumberlocation
To locate the serial number, open the battery door and then remove the batteries and set aside.
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Standardsandcompliance
This device conforms to the following Safety and Performance Standards:
This infrared thermometer meets requirements established in ASTM Standard E 1965–98 (for the
thermometer system [thermometer with probe cover]). Full responsibility for the conformance of the product
to the standard is assumed by Welch Allyn, Inc. 4341 State Street Road, Skaneateles Falls, NY, USA
13153.
ASTM laboratory accuracy requirements in the display range of 37 °C to 39 °C (98 °F to 102 °F) for
infrared thermometers is ± 0.2 °C (± 0.4 °F), whereas for mercury-in-glass and electronic thermometers,
the requirement per ASTM Standards E 667-86 and E 1112-86 is ± 0.1 °C (± 0.2 °F).
This product conforms to the provisions of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical Device Directive).
A clinical summary is available upon request.
ANSI/AAMI STD ES60601-1, UL STD 60601-1, CAN/CSA STD C22.2 No. 60601.1, IEC 60601-1 and EN
60601-1; 2nd and 3.1 Editions.
Medical electrical equipment— Part 1: General requirements for basic safety and essential performance
Meets CB Scheme
BS EN 60601-1-2:2015, IEC 60601-1-2:2014
Medical electrical equipment—Part 1–2: General requirements for basic safety and essential
performance—Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility—Requirements and test
IEC/EN 62304:2006 +A1: 2015 Medical device software—Software life cycle processes
IEC/EN 62366-1:2015 (IEC 60601-1-6:2010+A1: 2013) Medical devices—Application of usability
engineering to medical devices
ISO 14971:2012 Medical devices—Application of risk management to medical devices
ISO 80601-2-56:2009 (EN 80601-2-56: 2012) Medical electrical equipment—Part 2–56: Particular
requirements for basic safety and essential performance of clinical thermometers for body temperature
measurement
ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices Part 1: Evaluation and Testing (includes US
FDA Blue book memo G95-1-100 Title)
GBT 21417.1:2008
MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT needs special precautions regarding EMC. For detailed description
of EMC requirements please contact an authorized local Service Centre.
PortableandmobileRFcommunicationsequipmentcanaectMEDICALELECTRICALEQUIPMENT
Internally powered ME equipment.
Continuous operation.
Not protected against ingress of water.
IPX0
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The serial number is located on the left side of the
battery compartment.
Interpretingtheserialnumber
A: Julianmanufacturedate:Representstherst5numeralsofthe
serial number.
Numerals 1 through 3: Represent the day that the product was manufactured, for example 001=January 1st.
These numerals will range from 001 to 365.
Numerals 4 and 5: Represent the calendar year the product was manufactured, for example 15=2015
In the above example the Julian date of 00115 is calendar date January 1, 2015
B: Manufacturer: Letter indicates the manufacturer code.
C: Lot serial number: Represents the manufacturer serial number.
A, B and C combined represent a unique serial number for the whole device.
2.2Inspectingthethermometer
Visualinspection
Always start with a visual inspection for any external damage especially the probe and probe lens window.
Initialstartup
After removing the thermometer from the cradle the display screen will engage showing all segments followed by two
dashes. If the display shows ERR, or other indication of error, refer to the directions for use, section 12.
Accuracyverication
Can only be tested using the 9600 Plus Calibration Tester (black body),
whichhasapreciselydenedtemperature. 
ThermoScan
00115 k 10101
A B C
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3.0 Frequencyofcalibrationcheck
Ingeneral,theaccuracyfortheBraunThermoscan®PRO6000Earthermometershouldbecheckedanytimeyou
suspecttheunitisnotreadingcorrectly.
Some countries, e.g. Germany, have regulations requiring a regular check of the measuring accuracy for all medical devices
used by professionals.
Forinfraredthermometers,thischeckmustbedoneyearlyanditisrequiredtoverifythemeasuringaccuracyfor
thefulltemperaturerange.Thisimpliesthatthethermometerwillbetestedat3dierenttemperaturesandthe
resultswillbedocumentedviatestprotocol.
The Welch Allyn 9600 Plus Calibration Tester meets this requirement by testing the accuracy at low, mid, and high
points of the temperature range. See the 9600 Plus Calibration Tester user’s manual for information on testing the Braun
Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear thermometer.
NotethattheabovedescribedtestprocedurewiththeBB3200isnotsucientforthispurpose.
The 9600 PLUS Calibration device can test to these parameters.
TheBraunThermoscan®PRO6000Earthermometercannotbecalibratedintheeld.Thecalibrationcheckisonlyusedto
determinethatthethermometermeasurementsareaccuratewithinthespeciedtolerancesacrossthemeasurementrange.
3.1 Servicetool
The Welch Allyn Service tool is designed to support the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear thermometer and allows
the service technician to view device information, install software upgrades, perform a calibration check, and change
congurablesettings.Theservicetoolsoftwareandservicetoolinstallationguideareavailablethroughaninternetlink
on the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear thermometer CD or from:
http://www.welchallyn.com/en/service-support/service-center/service-tool.html.
After downloading and installing the Welch Allyn Service tool, you can access the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear
thermometerhelplesfromthehelpmenu.HereyouwillndacompleteguideonhowtousetheWelchAllynServicetool
with the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear thermometer.
If you already have the Welch Allyn Service tool installed check the version to see if it supports the Braun Thermoscan®
PRO 6000 Ear thermometer, version 1.8 or later is required.
When the Welch Allyn Service tool is used to perform the calibration check the measured temperatures are evaluated by the
software and the test results are captured in the service record which may be printed or archived for later reference.
FormoreinformationonusingtheWelchAllynServicetooltoconguretheBraunThermoscan®PRO6000Ear
thermometer, see Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear thermometer directions for use.
4.0 Testequipmentforperformingacalibrationcheck
In addition to the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear thermometer, the following test equipment and materials are available
from Welch Allyn:
Materialnumber Description
01802-110 Tester, calibration, 9600 Plus
06000-005 Hillrom Ear thermometer probe cover, 5000 ct pkg, (MN)
06000-801 Hillrom Ear thermometer probe cover, 800 ct pkg, (MN)
06000-800 Hillrom Ear thermometer probe cover, 800 ct pkg, (EU)
4.1 UsingtheWelchAllyn9600PlusCalibrationTester
Verify the Welch Allyn 9600 Plus Calibration Tester(s) used to perform this check has been calibrated in
the last 12 months.
Follow the procedure described in the 9600 Plus Calibration Tester manual to setup the 9600 plus.
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To expedite testing, the following practices are recommended:
•Usethreetestersseteachtodierentsetpointtoeliminatewaittimeforthetestertoheattothenextsetpoint.
• When using only one tester to test several thermometers at all three temperatures, test all thermometers at one set
point before proceeding to the next set point.
• When using only one tester start at the lowest set point to eliminate waiting for the tester to cool, because the tester
does not have an internal fan, it requires more time to cool down than to heat up.
To scroll from one set point to the next, press and hold the temperature selection button until a beep sounds.
Thenewsetpointappearsintheupperleftcornerofthedisplay.Thedevice’scurrenttemperatureappears,ashes,and
continuesashinguntilthecavityreachesequilibriumatthenewsetpoint.The9600Plusbeepswhenthesetpointisreached.
5.0 Tobegincalibrationvericationofthethermometer
Caution: Store thermometers for testing in the same room as the 9600 Plus Calibration Tester for
approximately 30 minutes prior to testing to allow for thermal accommodation.
Caution: The ambient temperature must be stable and within the range of 18.3°C (65.0°F) – 26.7°C (80.0°F)
Caution: Set the temperature scales on the 9600 Plus to match the Braun Thermoscan PRO 6000’s default
temperature scale.
Caution: Setup the 9600 Plus away from sunlight, drafts, and other sources of heat or
cold. Fluctuations will impact the calibration check.

Check the probe tip lens window for displacement. There shouldn’t be any gap in the
seam formed between bezel and the lens window. If a gap exists the unit is damaged and
must be replaced.

Gently wipe the probe tip with a cotton swab slightly moistened with Isopropyl or Ethyl
alcohol using care not to displace the lens window; remove excess alcohol with a clean
cotton swab, and let air dry for 5 minutes. Do not use any chemical other than alcohol to
clean the probe window.

Place the Braun ThermoScan® PRO 6000 Ear thermometer in calibration mode using the
following steps:
a. With the thermometer in sleep mode, press and release the C/F button
b. Immediately (while all segments of the LCD are illuminated during self-test) press
and hold the C/F button and the Mem button.
c. After 5 seconds the thermometer will begin a long beep. During the beep release the
Mem button and the C/F button. The thermometer is now in Calibration check mode,
indicatedby“CAL”ashingonthescreenfor0.25secondseverysecond.
3.000SCALE
MemC / F
MemC / F
Mem
C / F MemC / F
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
Afterenteringcalibrationmode(CAL),waitfor1minutebeforetakingthersttemperature.
Note: Do not hold the thermometer while waiting in order to allow the thermometer to
remain at ambient room temperature.

Iftestingwithaprobecover apply a new probe cover, iftesting
withoutaprobecover go to the next step. If the probe cover is
appliedproperlyashortbeepwillsoundandtheashingprobecover
icon will disappear from the display.

Waitforthescreentoashthreedashes(---)alternating
with “CAL”

Placetheprobermlyintotheeardeviceport.Itisimportanttoensurethatthedeviceis
perpendicular in the port, directly aligned with the calibration tester sensor and not at an
angle or tilted. Firmly push the device down into the well to ensure perpendicularity, that
the probe is fully seated in the device port, and visually check to insure proper alignment.
Donotapplytoomuchpressureoncethedeviceisrmlyseated,asthismaycauseyour
hand to waver and tilt or move the device during testing.

Wait 5 seconds. Press the thermometer measurebutton, and watch for the
green ExacTemp™lighttoash.

Leave the thermometer in the 9600 Plus Calibration Tester until the ExacTemp light stops
ashingandyouhearabeep.

Remove the Braun Thermoscan® PRO 6000 Ear thermometer from the 9600 Plus
Calibration Tester and compare the temperature displayed on the tester with the temperature
in the thermometer’s display. If the temperatures are within +/- 0.2º C (+/-0.4º F), when
testing with a probe cover installed or +/- 0.1° C (+/-0.2° F) if a probe cover is not installed,
the thermometer is within calibration Note: it is recommended that all calibration testing be
performed with a probe cover installed.
If temperatures are outside +/-0.2º C, verify the test procedure was strictly observed; if so,
then the thermometer is outside calibration and is considered a “fail.”
To perform the calibration check in high resolution mode see section 8, part 8.1.
Iftestingwithaprobecover replace the probe cover to reset, iftestingwithoutaprobe
cover,pressthemeasurebuttontoreset.Waitforthethermometerscreentoashthree
1 min
Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F MemC / F
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dashes (---) alternating with “CAL”
Note:Theprobecovermustbereplacedwitha
newprobecoverbeforeeachreading,to
removeanyresidualheatabsorbedfromthe9600
PlusCalibrationTester.
Wait one full minute before taking another reading
with the same thermometer. Repeated measurements in short sequence may cause
higher readings.
Note: Do not hold the thermometer while waiting in order to allow the thermometer to
remain at ambient room temperature.
Testallavailablethermometersforcalibrationvericationatthecurrentcalibration
setpointtemperature before proceeding to the next calibration set point temperature.
See “Using the Welch Allyn 9600 Plus Calibration Tester” in section 4.1 to change the
set point temperature.
The device will exit CAL mode after ten minutes of inactivity, or may be forced to exit
by holding both the C/F button and Mem button for 5 seconds. Upon exiting calibration
check mode the thermometer will return to sleep mode. MemC / F
1 min
Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F MemC / F
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TestrecordBraunThermoScan®PRO6000Earthermometermanualcalibrationtest
Devicemodel: Serialnumber:
9600PlusCalibrationtester(s)
ID No: ID No: ID No:
Calibration date: Calibration date: Calibration date:
Calibration due date: Calibration due date: Calibration due date:
Servicetoolversion: Thermometersoftwareversion:
Temperaturetestedspecication±0.4°F(±0.2°C)withprobecover
Temperature ºForºC Actualreading Pass Fail
96.8 °F (36.0 °C) 96.4 °F to 97.2 °F 35.8 °C to 36.2 °C
101.3 °F (38.5 °C) 100.9 °F to 101.7 °F 38.3 °C to 38.7 °C
105.8 °F (41.0 °C) 105.4 °F to 106.2 °F 40.8 °C to 41.2 °C
Date: Time:
Technician:
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6.2Ifresultsareoutsidetheallowabletolerances,contactyourlocal
WelchAllynCustomerCareRepresentative:
Go to www.welchallyn.com to find the contact information for technical support in your region.
Complaintsorconcerns:
Welch Allyn encourages all service centers to report customer complaints. This information is valuable for the improvements
of products.
All complaints where it is alleged that our product has caused or contributed to a death or a serious deterioration in the state of
health of a patient, user or other person, must be reported immediately to your local Welch Allyn Organization.
A serious deterioration in the state of health can include a life-threatening illness or a condition necessitating medical
intervention to prevent permanent damage.
Also all cases should be reported where the circumstances indicate, that the incident was such that, if it occurred again, it
may lead to death or serious deterioration in health.
6.0 Interpretingresults
6.1Thethermometeriswithincalibrationrangeifthemeasuredvaluesareat:
Tenthdegree
Accuracyrangewithprobecover
36.0°C ±0.2°C (96.8°F ±0.4°F)
38.5°C ±0.2°C (101.3°F ±0.4°F)
41°C ±0.2°C (105.8°F ±0.4°F)
Hundredthdegree(highresolution)
The smallest significant digit is the tenths digit (0.X), therefore when interpreting data at the hundredths digit (0.XX)
the reading must be rounded to the nearest tenth prior to interpretation. As such, the accuracy ranges are as follows:
Accuracyrangewithprobecover
36.0°C ±0.24°C (96.8°F ±0.44°F)
38.5°C ±0.24°C (101.3°F ±0.44°F)
41°C ±0.24°C (105.8°F ±0.44°F)
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7.0 Additionaldisplayscreensincalibrationmode
7.1 Highresolutionreading:
The normal resolution of the thermometer is shown to the tenth of a degree
(Celsius or Fahrenheit). If resolution to the hundredth of a degree is
desired, upon completion of a reading press and release the timer button.
The “CAL” display will change to “hr” and the temperature reading will show
the last 3 digits of the reading to the hundredth of a degree. A reading such
as 99.2°F would, in high resolution, be shown as 924 (99.24) or 917 (99.17)
as applicable.
To return to the calibration check mode ready state and prepare
the thermometer to take a second reading, press and release the
measure button.
7.2 Ambienttemperaturereading:
The ambient temperature as read by the thermometer can be
displayed next. Press and release the Timer button to display the
ambient temperature reading. The “hr” display will change to “At”
and display the ambient temperature to a tenth of a degree.
To return to the calibration check mode ready state and prepare
the thermometer to take a second reading, press and release the
measure button.
A second ambient sensor (thermistor) is also used (the lower of the two
ambient temperatures is used by the thermometer) and can be accessed
by pressing the Timer button once more. The screen will display “th”
alternating with the display.
7.3 Sensortemperaturereading:
The temperature of the thermopile sensor of the thermometer can be
displayed next. Press and release the Timer button to change from the
ambient temperature reading to the temperature of the thermopile sensor.
The display will change “th” to “St” and display the temperature of the
sensor to a tenth of a degree.
NOTE: Dependent upon the actions taken prior to entering this display, the
temperature may remain steady at the heated level or may decrease until
equilibrium with ambient is reached.
To return to the calibration check mode ready state and prepare
the thermometer to take a second reading, press and release the
measure button.
7.4 Targettemperaturereadingpriortomeasurebutton
press:
The target temperature reading immediately prior to pressing the measure
button can be displayed next. Press and release the timer button from
the sensor temperature reading to display the pre-button press target
temperature reading, this will change the “St” display to “Pb” and show the
target temperature reading prior to measure button was pressed.
Note: this reading is taken with the sensor heater activated and does
not maintain or achieve the same accuracy as the reading following the
Measure button press. Donot evaluate the calibration of the thermometer
using this display.
To return to the calibration check mode ready state and prepare the
thermometer to take a second reading, press and release the measure
button or the timer button.
Mem
C / F Mem
C / F
MemC / F
Mem
C / F
MemC / F
Mem
C / F
Mem
C / F
MemC / F Mem
C / F
MemC / F
Mem
C / F Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F Mem
C / F MemC / F
Mem
C / F MemC / F
/